Sphinx, Gynosphinx

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Considered wise and majestic, Gynospinxes are well known for their love of riddles, complicated dilemmas, strange facts, and arcane trivia. This has lead many scholars to consider them to be a valuable source of lost knowledge, and if they are polite, can barter for this knowledge with new knowledge that the sphinx may not know.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The lone female sphinx, they have the standard lion-like body and eagle-like wings, but the head and breasts of a humanoid. Their paws hide powerful claws.

Biological Traits

Magic Can use some magic.
Movement While they can fly for short distances, they tend to be poor fliers.

Ecology and Habitats

Native to warm deserts & hills, the Gynosphinx is very territorial, but will typically give several warnings before attacking.

Dietary Needs and Habits

There are many rumors that they eat human flesh, however confirmed reports of this are rare.

Additional Information

Social Structure

While the male sphinxes tend to be solitary, the Gynosphinx often lives in prides of up to six individuals.

Civilization and Culture

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

The Gynosphinx typically despises the male sphinxes, with the exception being the Androsphinx.

Average Weight

800lbs

Average Length

10ft